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by Merzbow
Wed Feb 03, 2021 6:17 pm
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: How many miles on your Vibes?
Replies: 1042
Views: 1310920

Re: How many miles on your Vibes?

I haven't been on this forum in a thousand years but I miss my Vibe and have many fond memories on this forum and have been reminiscing. She was totalled in 2009 with 125k miles by a person texting while driving. 50mph head on collision and NO INJURIES. The person I hit was also driving a 2003 Vibe ...
by Merzbow
Wed Jan 19, 2011 9:38 am
Forum: US - North Central
Topic: GVC Michigan Super Meet 2011
Replies: 136
Views: 37773

Re: (KITT222)

Wow there are A LOT of kids with Vibes on here now! Love it. I got my Vibe when I was 15 a loooooong time ago! I'm half way to 24 now so I guess not that long haha, almost 10 years ago though. I really miss her too. That's ok though, I miss the members on here as well so you will all just have to ac...
by Merzbow
Mon Jan 03, 2011 10:52 am
Forum: US - North Central
Topic: GVC Michigan Super Meet 2011
Replies: 136
Views: 37773

Re: (rasermon)

Hey hey!I haven't been on in a loooooong time. I've been really busy. I am definately down for a meet. I miss my Vibe so much but I would love to meet up with everyone again. Rich, I will try and check back here periodically but give me a call sometime too if you want to meet or something and discus...
by Merzbow
Wed Dec 22, 2010 8:15 am
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: I did it...I DID IT! I HIT THE 400,000 MILE MARK ON MY 2004 VIBE!!!
Replies: 50
Views: 23778

Re: I did it...I DID IT! I HIT THE 400,000 MILE MARK ON MY 2004 VIBE!!! (joejoev)

That's fantastic! Congrats! I was hoping to get my Vibe to lock the odo but alas she was taken away from me! That's OK though, it got me (almost) through college and that was the idea. I'll carry on the challenge with my Infiniti now :DKeep it up! Buy a few more clusters so you're ready for this one...
by Merzbow
Sun Sep 26, 2010 8:28 am
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: Tire Pressure Sensor detected low pressure in left front 2x
Replies: 10
Views: 3534

Re: Tire Pressure Sensor detected low pressure in left front 2x (jake75)

Excellent idea Jake, I was just going to suggest marking a tire on each side. Deflating the one a bit is also a good idea!I am a mechanic and even when I'm working on a car for something far from the tires, like a head gasket or an alternator, I ALWAYS make sure the tires are filled and washer solve...
by Merzbow
Sat Sep 25, 2010 2:53 pm
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: Tire Pressure Sensor detected low pressure in left front 2x
Replies: 10
Views: 3534

Re: Tire Pressure Sensor detected low pressure in left front 2x (jake75)

Hey, haven't chimed in on here in a while but hopefully this helps you Jake. Tire pressure monitor sensors are a pain sometimes. Here's some info on them:1) The light will usually come on once the tire falls below 30psi.2) If they rotate the tires, some cars need the sensors relearned to their new p...
by Merzbow
Tue Jun 22, 2010 2:19 pm
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: 03 GT
Replies: 12
Views: 3649

Re: 03 GT (smeadows7)

I wish that would have been for sale after my accident :
by Merzbow
Tue Jun 22, 2010 2:10 pm
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: COLOSSAL! AMAZING! GenVibe SUMMER MEET IN INDIANAPOLIS!
Replies: 766
Views: 115826

Re: To modify or not to modify? (J_TO_ENVY)

Sorry everyone, thanks to my stupid job I am too broke to go...the Infinity also gets like 2 miles to the gallon so it would cost me a bit to get out there (removed)...hopefully I'll have a new job by the time the next meet is scheduled because I really want to go.Maybe I'll win the lotto before Jul...
by Merzbow
Sat Jun 05, 2010 4:36 am
Forum: The Others
Topic: Finally, pics of my new Infiniti Q :)
Replies: 10
Views: 2344

Re: (ajflan)

lol yeah I miss seeing the only other Vibe in the area to remind me how I missed mine (removed)...I installed the gauges in your cups you gave me. I put them next to the radio on the far side.
by Merzbow
Thu May 27, 2010 9:23 am
Forum: The Others
Topic: Finally, pics of my new Infiniti Q :)
Replies: 10
Views: 2344

Finally, pics of my new Infiniti Q :)

Here she is finally. Been busy with school and work, family problems, girl problems blah blah blah.1999 Infiniti Q45 Touring. Nissan 4.1 v8, electronic suspension height adjustment, analog clock, sunroof, all the amenities of a modern Mercedes+ some. Factory HIDs with four level electronic height ad...
by Merzbow
Fri May 07, 2010 6:17 am
Forum: Vibe/Member Of The Month
Topic: Merzbow is our May VOTM winner!
Replies: 17
Views: 4901

Re: Merzbow is our May VOTM winner! (NascarXprt)

I am honored. I should track her body down and give an award of some kind and embed it into the driver's seat or something.I really miss my Vibe. A lot of my friends have been sending me older pictures from over the last 8 years that I have never even seen from different shows and cruises.Thanks eve...
by Merzbow
Mon May 03, 2010 1:42 pm
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: COLOSSAL! AMAZING! GenVibe SUMMER MEET IN INDIANAPOLIS!
Replies: 766
Views: 115826

Re: COLOSSAL! AMAZING! GenVibe SUMMER MEET IN INDIANAPOLIS! (jkm311)

Put me in as a maybe. If I can get a new job by then or find some friends to tag along and split costs I'll go for sure. I'll let you know closer to the date! Been soooo long since anyone took initiative on here I'm pretty pumped!
by Merzbow
Fri Apr 09, 2010 6:55 am
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: End of chapter, Vibe's totaled.
Replies: 40
Views: 7096

Re: Re: (bodhi_tree777)

Thanks a lot for all of the support everyone I appreciate it especially now. I went to the tow companies lot, the insurance wasn't suposed to have it towed out until 5pm, giving me an hour after work to swap out all the aftermarket stuff for the factory parts...well I got there and she was gone alre...
by Merzbow
Thu Apr 08, 2010 8:17 am
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: New look for my Vibe, have a look
Replies: 26
Views: 8662

Re: New look for my Vibe, have a look (knaffie)

Looks great! A little paint goes a long way.
by Merzbow
Thu Apr 08, 2010 8:09 am
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: End of chapter, Vibe's totaled.
Replies: 40
Views: 7096

Re: End of chapter, Vibe's totaled. (lowincash)

Haha, yeah flashing red means stop then go if clear. She was stopped and for whatever reason decided it was clear and went. It was raining so I guess maybe a glare? But I have 8000k HIDs in fog lights so I don't know how she could have missed that. not like they would have blended into the surroundi...
by Merzbow
Thu Apr 08, 2010 7:56 am
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: End of chapter, Vibe's totaled.
Replies: 40
Views: 7096

End of chapter, Vibe's totaled.

So last night I was driving to meet some friends in car club for coffee. I was 2 miles from destination. Approached a green light in an intersection when a girl in red Vibe, I think it was an '03 or '04 like mine too, turned left on a flashing red right in front of me, I hit her head on doing about ...
by Merzbow
Wed Feb 24, 2010 7:40 am
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: BlueCrush, supreme genvibe viber
Replies: 31
Views: 4517

Re: BlueCrush, supreme genvibe viber (BlueCrush)

LAWL! Congrats!
by Merzbow
Sat Feb 13, 2010 5:41 am
Forum: Exterior
Topic: How to remove backup lights from bumper
Replies: 8
Views: 2984

Re: How to remove backup lights from bumper (A Psycho Martyr)

Hey I replied to your email but I was looking at the bumper and it should come right off after you pull all the screws out. I'll see if I can figure it out by looking at it and I'll let you know in a minute.
by Merzbow
Wed Dec 16, 2009 2:03 pm
Forum: US - North Central
Topic: MN Summer Meet '09 Picture Thread *A LOT OF PICS!!*
Replies: 21
Views: 8354

Re: (rollavvti06)

I wish the Michigan crew would show up for meets like they used to I might have to drive to MN next year.
by Merzbow
Tue Dec 08, 2009 3:13 am
Forum: The Others
Topic: Chevy version of G8?
Replies: 9
Views: 2552

Re: Chevy version of G8? (jake75)

Ahhhh that's a relief if it's true. I really wanted a G8 but by the time I could afford one they would all be totaled with salvage titles thanks to all the idiot drivers on the road and the small popular of G8s lol.Hopefully they don't screw up their good record so far and they keep it looking the s...
by Merzbow
Mon Dec 07, 2009 1:04 pm
Forum: US - North Central
Topic: Michigan Roll Call
Replies: 106
Views: 43361

Re: (rasermon)

If it isn't Mr.Rich! Where have you been all my life?I remember those days! What the hell happened It's a shame it's all gone now that's for sure.
by Merzbow
Mon Dec 07, 2009 5:45 am
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: vibe at a toyota mechanic?!
Replies: 11
Views: 3453

Re: vibe at a toyota mechanic?! (Ronnie)

I work at a garage and we have only had two Vibes in the shop and not very many Toyotas in general. one Vibe was in for a tire repair and the other Vibe had engine sludge (most likely because he never changed the oil) So like Vibolista said, unless you have a freak, random issue, as long as you main...
by Merzbow
Fri Dec 04, 2009 7:55 am
Forum: Exterior
Topic: Been a while, pics of: Tint, painted winter rims, spoiler, HIDs, LEDs
Replies: 8
Views: 2939

Re: Been a while, pics of: Tint, painted winter rims, spoiler, HIDs, LEDs (bodhi_tree777)

I used high-heat engine paint: grabber green and chevy orange. Sanded them down real quick with an SOS pad and they are holding up well. They are very glossy and I didn't even put a clear on them.
by Merzbow
Fri Dec 04, 2009 7:10 am
Forum: Exterior
Topic: Been a while, pics of: Tint, painted winter rims, spoiler, HIDs, LEDs
Replies: 8
Views: 2939

Been a while, pics of: Tint, painted winter rims, spoiler, HIDs, LEDs

I haven't been online in a while. My computer fried, and so did the replacement I was given. On top of that, a couple years ago someone stole my camera, AND I lost the only other means of getting pics online, my smart phone. Now I have new cameras and another donated pc so I'm back online.Anyways, I...
by Merzbow
Fri Dec 04, 2009 6:58 am
Forum: Exterior
Topic: Best HID
Replies: 3
Views: 1401

Re: Best HID (09vGT)

go to ddmtuning.com. They have quality kits for VERY cheap.
by Merzbow
Fri Dec 04, 2009 6:53 am
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: Introducing "Blue Moon"
Replies: 30
Views: 7091

Re: Introducing "Blue Moon" (ou.grizzly)

Congrats mate
by Merzbow
Thu Oct 15, 2009 12:40 pm
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: Mercedes Vibe
Replies: 26
Views: 6297

Re: Mercedes Vibe (spiffy1001)

I LOOOOOOOVE Mercedes cars and a couple of the SUVs but from the general shape and size of the windows on this car I have a feeling I'm going to be severely disappointed with this vehicle
by Merzbow
Thu Oct 15, 2009 12:37 pm
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: Got New Wheels For My Vibe
Replies: 13
Views: 2728

Re: Got New Wheels For My Vibe (mswvibe)

Looks fantstic! I really want 19's myself. Just lower it
by Merzbow
Mon Oct 12, 2009 11:30 pm
Forum: US - North Central
Topic: MI people?
Replies: 74
Views: 24648

Re: (midnighthunder89)

Ha, Michigan Tech or northern? I almost went to Michigan Tech but I hate the cold with a passion, and one of my ex's goes to northern.
by Merzbow
Tue Sep 22, 2009 12:30 pm
Forum: US - North Central
Topic: Metro Detroit Fall Get-2-Gether
Replies: 17
Views: 6765

Re: (ou.grizzly)

I dont work weekends and Im off work by 3 during the week. The xceedspeed BBQ is this Saturday (26). We should all rep the Vibes there
by Merzbow
Tue Sep 01, 2009 12:40 pm
Forum: Wheels & Tires
Topic: Diamondback tires?
Replies: 16
Views: 6580

Re: Diamondback tires? (vibolista)

I tend to hug the curbs when I corner and I don't corner that fast so I think these tires just have short lives.Like i said, this I think is because my mom, when I was learning how to drive always used to get on my case because I would take corners "too wide" according to her. In my eyes i...
by Merzbow
Fri Aug 28, 2009 8:09 am
Forum: Wheels & Tires
Topic: Diamondback tires?
Replies: 16
Views: 6580

Re: Diamondback tires? (keithvibe)

I want 225/40/18.I still have reading to do on here but like I said, since I'm SOOOOO broke I can only buy two now and two later lol. I LOOOOVEE living in Michigan.....NOT
by Merzbow
Fri Aug 28, 2009 6:41 am
Forum: Wheels & Tires
Topic: Diamondback tires?
Replies: 16
Views: 6580

Re: (Sublimewind)

Well my boss said one of his girl's friends always buys them for his spinners and over sized rims and hasn't had any issues with them.To be honest I don't know. AJ still has his original tires on his rims and he got his rims before me. I don't race I dont take corners fast, all the tires are worn id...
by Merzbow
Thu Aug 27, 2009 9:38 am
Forum: Wheels & Tires
Topic: Diamondback tires?
Replies: 16
Views: 6580

Diamondback tires?

Since I'm strapped for cash I can get a couple of Diamondback tires for about $65 each. I was wondering if anyone else here has had them and if so how long does the tread last?I'm getting really tired of buying a new $600 set of tires every spring so I want to get hard tires this time but I want the...
by Merzbow
Thu Aug 27, 2009 9:33 am
Forum: US - North Central
Topic: Metro Detroit Fall Get-2-Gether
Replies: 17
Views: 6765

Re: Metro Detroit Fall Get-2-Gether (ou.grizzly)

Let's do it.
by Merzbow
Wed Aug 26, 2009 2:31 pm
Forum: Exterior
Topic: 6000K Bi-Xenon HID's Are Comin'... :)
Replies: 40
Views: 5198

Re: Re: (BlueCrush)

Well at least yours worked. I am on my third set of HID bulbs, I tried 6000k, 8000k and 30,000k??? Which I didn't even know was possible but all of them were/are white...I wanted blue. No luck. That's what you get with Ebay and of course the seller stopped replying to my emails and it's too late to ...
by Merzbow
Tue Jun 23, 2009 2:29 am
Forum: Audio, Electronics, Electrical
Topic: HID issue
Replies: 8
Views: 2955

Re: HID issue (Kamikaze)

I tried with my ballasts and then I hooked his ballasts up. both yeilded the same white color. These are all white right from the beginning.
by Merzbow
Mon Jun 22, 2009 11:47 pm
Forum: Audio, Electronics, Electrical
Topic: HID issue
Replies: 8
Views: 2955

Re: HID issue (keithvibe)

Yeah I was thinking about that but it was also looking at anyone else that may have had the same issue with different kits since a lot of people have them.Out of all the spectrums I've seen, there is no 30,000K. if 6000 is white, 8000 is blue, 10,000 is somewhat blue, 12,000 and 14,000 is purple fro...
by Merzbow
Mon Jun 22, 2009 6:38 pm
Forum: Audio, Electronics, Electrical
Topic: HID issue
Replies: 8
Views: 2955

HID issue

I bought a cheap HID kit off ebay a while back. They work great as far as the brightness is concerned but I wanted blue ones like 8000K or 10,000K and they kept sending me white.First set of bulbs said 6000k and was yellowSecond set of bulbs said 10,000K and was whiteThird set of bulbs said 30,000K ...
by Merzbow
Tue Jun 02, 2009 1:46 am
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: vibes been broken into..
Replies: 13
Views: 3281

Re: vibes been broken into.. (vibedrivermatt)

That sucks! I'm starting to hate people in general more and more as of late My boss and one of the dispatch girls at work tried breaking into my Vibe at work to pay me back for a joke I played on her. They used actual lock-out tools but still weren't able to get it. Of course there are a couple scra...
by Merzbow
Tue May 19, 2009 2:17 pm
Forum: US - North Central
Topic: MI people?
Replies: 74
Views: 24648

Re: (carbonwidow)

What kind of carshow and what is a Flushing? haha j/k. Where is that at?
by Merzbow
Mon May 18, 2009 4:28 am
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: Got side-swiped on the bike tonight
Replies: 13
Views: 3002

Re: Got side-swiped on the bike tonight (Kamikaze)

lol thanks for the support
by Merzbow
Sun May 17, 2009 3:28 pm
Forum: The Others
Topic: Oh boy, let it begin!
Replies: 19
Views: 4660

Re: (AKLGT)

I have only seen I think 2 or 3 HHR SS's around here on the strips. I really like them in red also. One guy has a red one with tint, and a white stripe on the side. Looks awesome. Haven't seen one lowered yet either, I am excited to see yours dropped.Sorry a little off topic but, Hope, here in Michi...
by Merzbow
Sun May 17, 2009 3:19 pm
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: Got side-swiped on the bike tonight
Replies: 13
Views: 3002

Re: Got side-swiped on the bike tonight (morbay)

They should pass a self defense law for bikers allowing us to carry a hand gun and shoot someone that's about to hit us if the circumstances are right for self defense (removed)...The funny thing is, most people hold a disposition against bikers for what we are and because of all the stereo types an...
by Merzbow
Sun May 17, 2009 5:33 am
Forum: The Others
Topic: Oh boy, let it begin!
Replies: 19
Views: 4660

Re: (damronjr)

Looks great Jason I like the HHRs with the panels instead of windows too. Very good potential!Dave, that's the whole point of modding cars. Everything's expensive and everything makes you worry but it's a hell of a lot better than spending the money on a different pass time like alcohol or cocaine i...
by Merzbow
Sun May 17, 2009 2:48 am
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: Got side-swiped on the bike tonight
Replies: 13
Views: 3002

Re: Got side-swiped on the bike tonight (jwalcik)

Hmm, well I haven't heard of the law being enforced here yet lol. Of course, there are always cops around giving my reckless driving tickets for revving the engine of my girls trans am 3000 rpms, but when something like this happens, they are no where to be seen. I could have called it in, my friend...
by Merzbow
Sat May 16, 2009 4:22 pm
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: Got side-swiped on the bike tonight
Replies: 13
Views: 3002

Got side-swiped on the bike tonight

So out on one of the cruising strips in my area, Gratiot, tonight. I was with some buddies cruising around on my bike. One other biker and a couple cars.There was this gold concorde with some younger girls and guys in it that was driving next to us for a while. We stopped at a light, turned green an...
by Merzbow
Fri May 08, 2009 5:24 am
Forum: US - North Central
Topic: MI people?
Replies: 74
Views: 24648

Re: (ou.grizzly)

Sounds like a good idea. I think the Xceedspeed barbeque is on the 15th so maybe sometime after that we can have another show at Stoney Creek or something. We should probably make it an any car goes meet though because I know the turnout wont be that huge lol. I've done this before. Maybe we can mee...
by Merzbow
Wed May 06, 2009 5:04 am
Forum: US - North Central
Topic: MI people?
Replies: 74
Views: 24648

Re: MI people? (cp_stunna_2011)

Yeah they are rare. Especially now a days.
by Merzbow
Mon May 04, 2009 1:17 pm
Forum: US - North Central
Topic: MI people?
Replies: 74
Views: 24648

Re: MI people? (carbonwidow)

hey nice car.